This is good too - and I did try to look for the original of this but could only find:
which, as you know, I thought was a very good shot.
At any rate, two things 'in my opinion' for this. Firstly I am not sure on the natural coloring of the red-tailed hawk, perhaps this shot depicts the true color better than the above posted, not sure. However (2), this seems a little 'stark', if that makes sense, it's good but - just seems to need maybe some more space 'somewhere' or - not sure. The other one, while perhaps not as vivid, just has a little extra in my opinion, whether it is the fact that the hawk is looking more toward the camera, or the sky color or the added context/more balanced composition - not sure. Just my opinion anyway and could be wrong and really haven't touched on any true technicals - and you know why. Hope this helps. |